NFPA (Fire) 1145

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Use NFPA 1145 for up to date information on the safer and more effective use of Class A foam for fire fighting and protection.

NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting, provides the fundamental information agencies can rely on for using Class A foams for firefighting and protection.

Changes for the 2020 edition include updates to references and extracted material as well as a new table in Chapter 4 to help users determine the correct amount of foam concentrate to add to a given quantity of water to achieve the desired foam – mix ratio.

Fire chiefs and firefighters need this guide for specific knowledge about:

• Foam properties and characteristics of foam solutions and finished foam
• Proportioning foam generation, discharge, and check valves
• Operational safety, including general guidance and working conditions

Additionally, NFPA 1145 outlines complete operational considerations for foam selection and application, operator information, system maintenance, and post-incident documentation. (Print, Approx.18 pp., 2022)

Stay up to date with the most current recommendations by placing your order for NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting, today.